And, to get back to Cbird1's original question: step-up transformers, like any device connected to (and I sometimes suspect, placed anywhere near) an audio system, will indeed *change* the sound. Whether you think it improves it, degrades it, or simply changes it, can be a matter of personal preference. Never be afraid to try things! You may like the results, you may not, but at least you'll gain insight into what works and what does not. Then you can start posting answers to questions like these as if you were some kind of an expert. Just like me! :-)
Mike Elliott
www.ariaaudio.com
Mike Elliott
www.ariaaudio.com